Chronicle of the Dewnan

As the last of a rebelling people are put to the sword, the Roman army gathers its forces and looks to the Ocean and a new threat to their power. A new challenge. For all the brutality of his men, for all the ferocity of his rule, Caesar already knows it will take a new kind of cunning to bring an end to his war. And, to claim the power that he craves. Beyond his gaze, in the land of the Dewnan, apathy stifles the response of her warriors. Treachery from within and invaders on all the borders threaten the destruction of this once proud land. But, there is hope. Prince Artur returns, alone and bedraggled, to confront his own doubts and the loss that has shaped him. He must find a new strength to carry on, and a new way forward for his people. Can he trust those who surround him? Can he become the King that the Dewnan need? Only the passage of the moons will tell. Defending the Valley of Tamara against the barbarian horde that has been set upon them, This Sacred Landis the first book in The Chronicle of the Dewnan, which sees the true Artur born amidst the passion and pain of battle. His is a tale where victory is never certain, but also a tale of friendships formed for all time. For it is a story of hope; it is The Chronicle of the Dewnan.

With the Belgae defeated, and the Durotrages given their freedom, Artur casts his eyes across the sea to the ever-gathering shadows of war. Around him, there is disharmony and discord, with friends having fallen or turned against him. Before him, there is an army more powerful, and more vicious, than any the world has ever seen. Can he make a stand where so many have fallen? Can he defy a great tide that is set to wash the Dewnan from their lands? There is little chance for them in battle, and no choice but to fight, so he does the only thing he can do... Gathering his Company, he joins the Veneti warriors in crossing the Mor Pretani. Whether he is ready yet or not, he has to put aside the suffering of his childhood so that he can confront Caesar's forces and save his people. Even with Morlain's blade and Lancelin's guidance, it might not be enough. Even with his men's undying loyalty and the Sword of Menluit in his hand, it might not be enough. But, they will stand and they will inspire the legends that will follow and, if this is to be the last page of their story, so be it. For it will be a story well told. A story to inspire. The story of the Dewnan.